Criminal Code Help
Find peace of mind in uncertain times. Criminal Code Help provides a user-friendly resource for anyone looking up criminal charges in Canada.
A Guide to Canadian Criminal Offences
Criminal Code Help is a user-friendly resource for understanding the laws and procedures of the Canadian justice system. Our website is designed to provide clear and concise information about a wide range of criminal offences. We are an informational resource and do not offer legal advice. Our goal is to provide unbiased information about various offences under the Criminal Code of Canada. Our content is designed for the general public and includes legal citations, information about penalties, and the latest legal developments. We cannot ensure the accuracy of the information on our site at all times. So, if you are facing criminal charges, it is recommended that you seek the support of a lawyer. Check out our "Hiring a Lawyer" section for more information and to make an informed decision.
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Criminal Offences
Explore offences against the person, property, public order, and morality. You can also use the search bar at the top of the page to look up a specific issue or topic.
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Offences by Category
Impaired Driving (Marijuana)
Anyone found driving with THC levels higher than two nanograms per milliliter of blood can be charged.What is the Firearms Act?
The Firearms Act promotes gun safety and aims to reduce crime by regulating firearm possession, storage, and use through licensing and registration requirements.Amphetamine
Speed, bennies or uppers, billy, sulphate, grudge, dexys, blues, ups, wake-ups, black beauties, jollies, crazy medicine, yaba and crazy horse.Tax Fraud
Tax fraud is a serious crime that defrauds money or service and has harsh penalties. Defences may include honest mistakes or Charter rights violations.Bail Hearings
"The release of accused persons is the cardinal rule and detention, the exception <...>" - Supreme Court of CanadaHire a Lawyer
Criminal Lawyers, Solicitor-Client Privilege, Working with a Lawyer, Types of Law Firms, Legal Fees, Legal Aid, Changing LawyersCriminal Contempt of Court
Generally speaking, contempt of court is any willful behaviour that insults or discredits the court or interferes with the administration of justice.Property Offences
Arson, Break and Enter, Criminal Interest Rate, Extortion, Forgery, Mail Theft, Mischief, Possession of Stolen Goods, Robbery, Theft, Vandalism.Public Mischief
Making a false statements or doing anything intended to cause some other person to be suspected of having committed an offence.The Criminal Law Blog
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What Does Consent Mean with Sexual Assault?
Consent can also be withdrawn at any point, and going beyond what has been consented to can result in charges of sexual assault. Specific situations where there is no consent are outlined in Section 273.1 of the Criminal Code.